A Romantic Surprise

Chapter 8

By Rachel

2014

“Are you ready to take it?” AJ inquired walking out of the bathroom.

“No” I replied.

“Aspen, baby, what’s wrong?”  He sat down next to me.

“I don’t know.” I scooted off the bed away from my husband.  “I’m nervous.”

“It’s okay. I’m nervous, too. We both want a baby.”

AJ walked over to me and wrapped me up in his arms. I inhaled his scent, instantly it calmed me down. I laid my head on his shoulder. “I don’t know if I can deal with another let down. We’ve been trying for years. Maybe we aren’t meant to have more children.” I stammered. It felt like my heart was breaking.

AJ whispered in my ear. “I have a good feeling about this. Go take the test and I’ll look at the results.”

“I think that sounds fair.”  I stepped out of his embrace, grabbing the pregnancy test and went into the bathroom.

Taking a few deep breaths, I opened the box. Could I handle this once again? It had been about four months since the last time I took a test. That one, along with all the other ones was negative. Honestly, if it came out positive I’d be in shock. I wasn’t going to get my hopes up because I didn’t want to be let down again.

When I finished, I went back into the bedroom and cuddled on the bed with AJ. He held me close, both of us sat quietly lost in our own thoughts. Three minutes of listening to the clock tick. It was annoying enough to test the patience of a saint.

“Sweetheart, I think it’s time for me to check the test.” AJ nudged me, trying to get up.

“Not yet. Just sit here with me for a minute.” My body started to shake.

AJ kissed the top of my head in an attempt to make me feel better. It should, but it doesn’t. Instead I feel irritated. It’s like he’s trying to placate me. My mood was sour because I knew what the test is going to say. The need to stay strong was hard when all I wanted to do was cry. I won’t let that happen. Not after all the previous times.

He released me and went into the bathroom. I closed my eyes, pretending we weren’t doing this. Maybe if I pretended to be asleep, AJ would leave me alone about the results.

“Aspen.” He gently prodded me. “Aspen come on. I know you’re not sleeping.”

“STOP IT!” I yelled. “I don’t want to deal with this right now. I’m sorry I can’t give you a baby.”

“Would you chill the fuck out? If I have to deal with your mood swings throughout this pregnancy, our kid might not have a father.” AJ muttered.

I opened my eyes and sat up straight. “What did you say?”  I wasn’t sure I heard him right.

“We’re having a baby. You’re pregnant!” AJ pulled me off the bed. His mouth was on mine before I could speak. His hands moved to my abdomen.

When we came up for air, all I could was smile. I was ecstatic. “Are you sure?”

He took the test from his pocket and gave it to me. It read pregnant. Oh my God, I was pregnant. After all these years I was going to have a baby. We were having a baby.

“I love you so much, Aspen.”

“I love you, too, AJ.”

“I think we should celebrate.” AJ kissed my forehead.

“I think that sounds wonderful.” I smiled at my husband. I’m so happy we’re having a baby.

“Go get a shower and I’ll make a reservation at Serendipity 3.” AJ pushed me lightly towards the bathroom.

“Mmm, my favorite. Steak Char Char or Chicken Diva. I can’t decide. We have to get a Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate.” I’m excited about dinner.

“We’ll get you whatever you want.” AJ laughed as I walked away.

I turned on the water and started to undress. In the mirror I saw my stomach. It was flat, but in just a few months I’d be showing. After all these years I couldn’t believe I was actually pregnant.

Stepping into the shower, the hot water cascaded down my body. It was a heavenly feeling after our long walk in the snow earlier. My muscles were starting to relax.

“Damn baby, you’re beautiful.” AJ commented as he pulled open the shower curtain.

“What are you doing?” I shrieked.

“I thought we could take a shower together.” He gave me a grin. Before I could utter a word, AJ was taking off his clothes. I couldn’t help but admire his body. He was fit and toned.

“I guess I don’t have a choice.” I said, as I made room for him.

“Don’t you think sex in the shower is hot?” AJ remarks with a sexy grin.

I rolled my eyes. “Not really. You aren’t getting lucky, so you can put that thought out of your mind.”

“Come on baby. It can be a lot of fun.” He grabbed my hips and pulled me against him. “Try it. You just might like it.”

I pressed a kiss to his nose while wrapping my arms around his neck. “Not right now. Did you get a reservation?”

“Yes. We have a table for eight forty five.” AJ kissed me sensuously, causing my body to mold into his. He was doing a good job at making me lose control, but he knew there was no way I was having sex in the shower.

AJ wrapped one of my legs around his waist. Then he did the same with the other leg. Seamlessly, he stepped out of the shower.  “We’re dripping all over the floor.” I shrieked.

“And in a minute, you’re going to be dripping wet.” He threw me on the bed.

“We have a dinner reservation.”

“Fuck the dinner reservation. I want to make love to my very beautiful and pregnant wife.”  AJ got on the bed and crawled up my body, kissing my wet skin.

“I guess I don’t have a choice.”  I giggled.

“No you don’t. I’m going to love every inch of your body tonight. Then I’m going to do it again all day tomorrow and the next day and the next day.”  He growled in my ear.

“Good! Now shut up and make love to me.”